When Momo came to, she immediately assessed her situation without even opening her eyes. She was tied to a chair, she was in unfamiliar territory, and there were around eleven presences in the room.
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Thankfully, she should have enough strength with OFA to-
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Tomura: “Stop pretending; we know you’re awake.”
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Momo: ‘Darn it.’
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Opening her eyes, she gets a good look around the room. Seven villains, two she recognizes from the first time the league attacked her friends.
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Swallowing her fear, she stares at the one who figured her out.
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Momo: “What do you want?”
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Tomura, sitting on the chair near the bar counter, narrows his eyes.
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Tomura: “It may be sudden, but… aspiring hero Momo Yaoyorozu, won’t you become one of my comrades?”
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Momo: “… Excuse me?”
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Tomura: “My strategist has told me about your quirk and how useful it would be. So I decided to make you an important piece. You will help make better psychic disruptors and anything else we need.”
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She turns to the so-called strategist, Apotheosis, who has been making Izuku’s life a nightmare. The urge to smash that face into the pavement starts to rise, but she doesn’t give it form. Not in that way anyway.
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Momo: “Never.”
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Tomura: “… I expected as much.”
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With a snap of his fingers, Apotheosis left the room and quickly returned with something that made Momo’s blood run cold.
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Momo: “Kyoka!”
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Blindfolds cover her eyes, and rope ties her hands behind her back. Being dragged into the room and then forced to kneel was the last straw. Jiro is a tough girl, but this? She could do little to stop the stream of tears from wetting the black cloth over her eyes.
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Momo: “You monsters!”
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Apotheosis: “We are what society made us.”
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While he said that, Tomura got up and went behind Jiro. Placing 4 fingers on her neck, he stares at Momo.
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Tomura: “If you don’t know, my quirk allows me to turn anything I touch with all my fingers to dust. I hope you understand what I’m asking now.”
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Apotheosis: “And if this life means nothing to you, we can go down the list. We managed to grab several kids and a few teachers.”
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Any anger that was building quickly evaporated now that she knew the facts. Far behind enemy lines and hostages at stake, one of whom is her best friend.
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There was no choice. She could only pray that the pros, Izuku, or Kiri would find her.
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Momo: “Okay… please… just don’t hurt her.”
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Tomura: “I won’t. Dabi, remove her bindings.”
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Seeing no reason to refuse, he does as asked and lets Momo free. Instinctively, she takes a step toward Jiro, but seeing Tomura’s lifted finger inch closer stilled her steps.
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Tomura: “Kurogiri.”
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The shadowy being opened a portal, and Apotheosis stepped through.
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Apotheosis: “Follow me, princess. Your workstation awaits.”
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Jiro, hearing everything and knowing where Momo is, turns to her. The girl can only imagine what’s going on in Jiro’s mind.
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The fear.
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The worry.
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The anxiety.
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And Momo can’t do anything but follow the people who did this.
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Momo: “Don’t hurt her… ”
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Tomura: “I already said I won’t; now go.”
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Having no choice, Momo leaves through the dark portal. All she can do is keep looking at Jiro as the darkness sends her to another nightmare.
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The rescue squad didn’t say much on the train ride to the Kamino Ward of Yokohama City. Each one was lost in their mind filled with memories and regrets.
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If only they were stronger.
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If only they did this or that.
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If only things were different.
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Izuku: ‘If only the League of Villains didn’t exist, we would be enjoying our lives at school.’
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Khorne: “You know exactly what must be done if that is what you want.”
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Ignoring the bloody suggestion, the boy continued to stare out the window.
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Izuku: ‘Two hours is a long time.’
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While thinking that, someone called out to him.
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Shiho: “Can we talk?”
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Turning, he sees the psychic girls standing before him.
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Izuku: “S-Sure.”
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Permission granted, the three sit around him. After a moment, Aoi decides to lead the conversation.
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Aoi: “We heard about what you told Kaoru.”
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Izuku: “O-Oh… and?”
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Aoi: “We… wanted to wait until Tokoyami decided to do it. But… ”
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Shiho: “If we agreed… ”
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Sabrina: “Maybe we would have been strong enough to prevent Kaoru from being captured.”
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Izuku: “I see… ”
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The entities within rejoice at the chance. However, there was one problem. One they informed the prince about.
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Izuku: “I understand how you feel. It would make things easier if you were… elevated. But the transformation takes time. Especially if you don’t want to go through the same extreme pain that Shinso went through.”
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Aoi: “So we might not be awake in time?”
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Izuku: “No. The… part of my quirk that does this works differently for every Apostle. You’re all unique and will have different recovery periods.”
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Aoi: “I see… ”
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Izuku: “Don’t worry. This is a rescue mission, nothing more. We get in and get out. You probably won’t need to become stronger.”
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The words ring a bit hollow, but they accept the facts.
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Aoi: “Thanks for telling us.”
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With nothing more to say, the girls went back to their seats, leaving Izuku to turn back to the landscape.
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Izuku: ‘We won’t fail… we can’t.’
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When the two hours were up, the group left the train and entered into the Kamino ward.
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Izuku: “I can feel her; she’s much closer.”
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Aoi: “Can we teleport there?”
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Izuku: “Not that close, and I don’t think we should suddenly appear behind enemy lines like that.”
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Mandalay: “Agreed. But we’re already behind enemy lines. We don’t know if there are villains in the crowd. And they do know our faces.”
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Saying that, the entire group stiffens while looking around at the bustling crowd.
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Todoroki: “There are a lot of people here.”
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Ida: “Then what do we do?”
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Mandalay: “Blend in, of course.”
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The next thing they knew, they were shopping for alternatives to their current attire. A strangely peaceful activity despite the circumstances. And of course, Mandalay paid.
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Izuku: “Awwww righttttt! Lezz go!”
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Considering the fact he is the second most recognizable person here, the boy decided to go the extra mile. A goatee, sunglasses, rugged suit, and slicked-back hair. Along with the change of speech and using his quirk to change his hair color to black, he is practically a different person.
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Todoroki: “I see, disguises, huh?”
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Bakugo: “I look ridiculous!”
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Ida: “Quiet! Do you want to give away our location?”
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The others were in a similar boat but not quite as extreme. Simple wardrobe changes along with wigs. The only person that wanted their hair changed for real was Sabrina.
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Aoi: “Wow, you look good in purple.”
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Sabrina: “R-Really?”
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Shiho and Aoi gave a quick nod. The girls also had wardrobe changes and wigs, but they went for poor girls down on their luck instead of adult women. Didn’t stop their beauty from standing out regardless.
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Mandalay: “Good work, everyone.”
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Out of everyone, Mandalay changed the most. No joke, she now looks like an old lady.
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Aoi: “Seriously, how?”
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Mandalay: “You’d be surprised what some excellent use of makeup can do. Taught to me by Pixie-Bob, of course. Didn’t think I’d be using it for this.”
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Izuku: “Wow, with these no one should-”
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“Oh? Isn’t that U.A!”
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Bakugo: “Seriously, Deku?!”
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The group turned around, ready to get rid of the person who saw them, but instead it was a civilian. The man wasn’t looking at the but at the large screen on one of the buildings.
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Following their gaze, the group comes to see Nezu bowing to the public.
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“And now a scene from the events that have just transpired. Here’s a clip of the public apology issued by the principal of U.A academy.”
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What happened doesn’t deserve a recounting, for it was nothing short of a public hanging. Nezu did his best to apologize and reassure the public.
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But they didn’t care. They poked and prodded, laying all the blame on the protectors instead of the villains that did this. Didn’t help that Nezu was alone and a quirk beast. The only one allowed into civilized society due to his intelligence and lack of obvious power.
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But that fact didn’t stop some from pointing out his nature. Even implying he had a role in it since quirk beasts were involved in the kidnapping.
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And Nezu just had to sit there and take it.
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Izuku: “He’s being treated like a criminal… ”
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Mandalay: “I’m sorry you kids have to see how… terrible the news media can be.”
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Todoroki: “And other heroes can’t do anything? To speak up and defend U.A.”
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Mandalay: “Not if they don’t want to harm their own reputation.”
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Bakugo: “That’s bull-”
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“Ehh?”
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The group turns to one of the people in the audience responding to what Nezu said about strengthening security and protecting students.
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“They’re not protecting them at all… what is that freak saying?”
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“I knew we should never have allowed a quirk beast to become principal.”
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“It would have been just as bad if we let a mutant run things. Disgraceful.”
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“And where’s All Might? Shouldn’t he have stopped this?”
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“Yeah, what is the number one hero doing?”
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As if given the right to unleash all their petty grievances, the voices grew.
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Louder and louder they grew until all the students could hear were their scathing remarks.
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Against U.A, against All Might, against heroes. But never against the villains.
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No, never the true problem.
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Cecelyne: “Are these the… things you wish to protect, my prince? To be a ‘hero’ for?”
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Before he can think on her words, Mandalay uses her quirk to speak to them all.
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Mandalay: “Hold it in. Don’t give away our position. I won’t ask you to forgive their words, but I will ask you to save it for later.”
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Taking a breather, Izuku notices that he wasn’t the only one ready to do something.
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Bakugo’s hands were already sparking. Every time someone spoke ill of All Might, he was ready to blow their faces off.
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Sabrina’s body was glowing lightly, eager to dominate the field and silence everyone forcefully.
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Everyone else was simply balling their fists and clenching their teeth. All except Shiho.
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Shiho: “Don’t be surprised. This is just how many people are. In fact, some of them are holding back the truly depraved things they’d like to say.”
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Sabrina: “Then I’m glad they kept their mouth shut. I don’t know how you can handle it, Shiho.”
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Shiho: “… I’ve gotten used to it. Thanks to Kaoru.”
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Aoi: “All the more reason we should leave this cesspool and find her.”
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Izuku: “Y-You’re right, follow me. I think we’re getting closer.”
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Quickly, they move through the crowd toward where the true problem lies. The villains.
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A full day has passed for Momo. She has worked in this warehouse filled with sleeping nomu and the occasional quirk beast.
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Mostly, she was just a creation machine for Apotheosis. Sometimes he would leave to use what she makes on something else. What? She did know.
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What she did know was those were the worst times. There was… someone else in this building.
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Someone that filled her with dread. Deep within the complex, hidden within the darkness, was something she’d never want to run into. Needless to say, she couldn’t really sleep.
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Yet, she still needed to pop out devices and materials. For Kyoka and everyone else at risk.
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Apotheosis: “Surprise, I brought a present.”
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Again, the black portal opened. But this time, the sight gave Momo some hope.
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Momo: “Kyoka!”
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The two meet in the middle, holding the other like their lives depended on it.
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Apotheosis: “See? We can be nice. Do good work and you’ll be rewarded.”
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Ignoring him, Momo looks down at her weeping best friend while rubbing her head.
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Momo: “Kyoka, are you okay? Did they do anything to you?”
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Jiro: “N-No… just… a blood sample.”
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It was then she noticed the red mark on her arm.
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Apotheosis: “Her quirk isn’t terribly impressive, but I managed to find a use for it.”
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While still holding onto the trembling Jiro, Momo glared at Apotheosis.
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Momo: “Why? Why are you doing this!?”
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Apotheosis: “Heh, why? I guess you wouldn’t understand from your ivory tower. Each one of us has our own unique goal, but collectively, we want to tear this corrupt society to the ground.”
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Momo: “Corrupt? What are you talking about?”
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Apotheosis: “Where do I start? How about the fact that, as we speak, the media is tearing into U.A for failing to protect you all?”
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Momo: “… What?”
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Apotheosis: “Yes, they want someone to blame and so choose them. Sure, their response was slow, and they were clashing tactics with me. But come on! Everyone makes mistakes; even I know that heroes can’t be perfect. But that’s what they want, perfect little diamonds.”
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Momo: “And you think that justifies anything you’ve done?”
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Apotheosis: “Alone, perhaps not. But it’s not just that, is it? The way hero society is framed, how protecting people becomes a commodity. How those not perfect or strong are treated. The quirkless, the mutants, or just those that fail to live up to the standards set by those who run the circus.”
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Apotheosis: “For example. If I’m not wrong in my research, wasn’t your boyfriend nearly bullied to death for being quirkless? You think his case is unique? Wrong!”
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The girl doesn’t know about most of what he is saying. But she does know about Izuku’s past and heard about Scoria. Yet still…
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Momo: “I don’t care. You hurt my friends, terrorized innocent people, and started what is essentially a war! I don’t care how just you think your cause is; I won’t ever accept your method.”
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Apotheosis: “… Heh, I expected as much. Those born with a quirk and blessed with wealth would never understand. It is a waste of time to explain. Regardless, I won’t take your friend away. Keep working, and maybe you’ll see the rest in one piece.”
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After placing a list of required items down on a nearby table, Apotheosis disappeared through one of his portals. Finally alone, Momo can focus on Jiro.
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Still holding onto her, she guided her to the ground. After a few minutes of just embracing, Jiro finally found the strength to talk.
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Jiro: “… Momo, are you alright?”
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Momo: “Haha, you’re the one I’m worried about.”
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Jiro: “… I know, but… you’re not the only one worried. You’re the only one I knew was alive. But that could change at any time and if I lost you too… ”
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Stilling, Momo looked down with barely concealed fear.
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Momo: “W-What do you mean?”
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Jiro: “… The place they kept me was a cold and small square room. But I could still use my quirk and hear outside of it. I don’t know if they knew that and just let me… hear things.”
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Momo: “What… things?”
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Jiro’s grip tightened.
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Jiro: “Lab equipment, water, computers, voices, crying… screams.”
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Momo: “Kyoka… you don’t mean-”
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Jiro: “They weren’t voices I knew… I think… I don’t know anymore… Momo, I… I want to go home.”
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The girl’s heart breaks to hear such things, that her best friend was nearly broken by these events. Whatever Momo has experienced… it’s nothing compared to what Jiro went through.
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So screw the work, at least for now. She just wants to hold her while praying for a savior.
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Dr. Garaki: “Nowadays, it’s hard to find people who still use the manual method of taking notes.”
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Azrael sits in his chair in the lab, taking notes and changing formulas. Thanks to help from the doctor and Theo, he thinks the next batch will be even better than before. Still…
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Azrael: “It’s a habit, and… it helps get my mind off the screams from before. Torture isn’t my forte unless the victim really deserves it.”
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Dr. Garaki: “It would seem you and Apotheosis are still soft when it comes to that. True, it is unfortunate Vlad King was awake during the starting procedure. But I think the results are worth it.”
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He says while standing in front of several mud-filled capsules, all of which contain one of the captured students and Vlad King. The only ones spared this fate was Jiro and Ragdoll. Speaking of…
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Azrael: “It’s not just that. It’s what Sensei did to Ragdoll. I have no love for heroes anymore, but… ”
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Dr. Garaki: “I know, my child, being made quirkless is a fate you consider comparable to death.”
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Azrael: “I don’t understand why we don’t just kill her and be done with it.”
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Dr. Garaki: “Because she would make excellent bait for the other heroes if used wisely. The same can be said about the psychic. She can be used to lure the rest of her friends, giving us more specimens to study and use against Tornado and her family.”
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Mind returning to another problem that plagues him, Azrael gets up and goes to the capsule holding Kaoru. She’s unconscious, floating in the tub while the mud slowly invades her body, transforming her into something else.
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But unlike everyone else, the process is slow.
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Azrael: “She is the strangest. It’s as if… she doesn’t even have a quirk.”
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Dr. Garaki: “Indeed. Psychic quirks have always been hard to work with. As if they resist being tampered with using the normal methods. But I’ve always liked a challenge. Once we crack it, she’ll make a fine Nomu.”
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Azrael: “Indeed she will.”
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Tsukauchi: “We’ve got quite an impressive lineup gathered here.”
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Before the policeman was a sight rarely seen, the S-Class of the hero world, the Top 5.
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All Might.
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Tornado of Terror.
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Endeavor.
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Best Jeanist.
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Edge Shot.
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But there was one that seemed out of place.
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Endeavor: “Why is she here?”
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He doesn’t even need to glance at Fubuki; she knows who he is speaking to. The only hero present who isn’t even in the top 10.
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Fubuki: “My brother and his classmates were involved in this, in case you forgot. Of course I’m coming.”
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Endeavor: “This is no place for someone like you.”
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Tatsumaki: “Enough.”
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The two look at the number two hero, both expecting the same thing. For Tatsumaki to push Fubuki away, to someplace safe, away from the coming conflict. But instead, she surprises them.
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Tatsumaki: “Heh, if you’re worried my little sister will show you up, then by all means leave.”
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Fubuki: “Big sis… ”
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Endeavor: “What was that!?”
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Tatsumaki: “You heard me. In fact, I think Fubuki is more useful than you in this operation. And with me there, no one will get the chance to hurt her.”
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Before Endeavor could start something, or Fubuki could shed another tear from Tatsu’s words, Tsukauchi coughed to get their attention.
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Tsukauchi: “Can we start the strategy meeting?”
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Endeavor: “Yes, let’s focus on more important things.”
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Tatsumaki: “Hmph!”
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Tsukauchi: “Good. Because this incident could spell the end of the hero society if we don’t use every effort to resolve it.”
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Fubuki: “I’ll have my group also aid in the capture of this villain.”
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Tsukauchi: “Excellent, that’s another reason why I personally wanted you on. Now, from our investigations, we know the location of the villain’s hideout. We don’t know if every kidnapped individual is there, but capturing one of the villains will reveal that. However, we don’t know what we will face. This is the same group responsible for the Hosu Incident, so be prepared for anything.”
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Only All Might knows what that anything could also entail.
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All Might: ‘He might be there depending on what happens. I must be ready.’
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Tsukauchi: “This time is a battle of speed! Don’t give the villains time to do anything!! The press conference is happening right now; we had asked the principal to make it seem like we’re having a hard time! So they won’t expect us to strike today! Let’s get payback, for the students and for Mr. Aizawa! Let’s turn the tables, heroes!!”
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Tatsumaki: ‘At last, I can finally put an end to this. They won’t escape me again.’
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And with that, they moved out to close the book on this turn of the age.83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3fNcRvZg2g
and then Add to home screen.